A blaze at a scrapyard near Mosta destroyed the remains of some 25 cars and  produced a thick pall of smoke seen from many parts of Malta this afternoon.

The fire was reported at about 2.10pm.

Several fire engines were deployed and a fireman was treated for smoke inhalation.

Photo Ronnie Giordimaina - mynews@timesofmalta.comPhoto Ronnie Giordimaina - mynews@timesofmalta.com

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